1965 Map of Laguna Beach

About this map

San Joaquin Hills dominate this coastal landscape, deeply incised by drainages like Moro Canyon and Los Trancos Canyon as they descend toward the Pacific Ocean. Along the shoreline, development is concentrated in established hubs like Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, while the mid-century expansion into higher elevations is evident in the residential layout of Top of the World. The map captures the infrastructure supporting these growing coastal communities, from the Big Canyon Reservoir to the Signal Peak Radio Tower. Local institutions, including the St Catherine of Siena Sch and the extensive grounds of Pacific View Memorial Park (Cem), provide significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking the mid-20th-century footprint of Orange County.